Chicken Pox is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus. It belongs to the family of Herpes viruses. Chickenpox seldom causes scarring, yet when it does, the scars most often occur around the eyes and consist of a small depression. Chickenpox lesions can become infected, usually from scratching and most frequently with bacteria called Staphylococcus. These secondary infections may be severe enough to require hospitalization. The virus is contained in the body fluids and in the lesions of skin and mucosa. It is transmitted from person to person by droplet infection through the respiratory tract. Rarely the condition may be caused by exposure to a case of Herpes Zoster. Once the virus enters the body it rests and reproduces in the lymph nodes of the body for about 3 to 4 days before it travels to the blood to infect the spleen and liver. It finally rests in the nerve roots near the spinal cord till it is activated. No trigger maybe needed for its activation, but sometimes it waits for events like stress or diminished immunity before it attacks.
Bordatella pertussis does not cause chickenpox; it causes whooping cough. Varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.
Chickenpox vaccine can be given up to five days after exposure to prevent chickenpox.
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Taking varicella immunoglobulin can prevent chickenpox or reduce the risk of serious disease. These treatments are reserved for those at risk for serious complications from chickenpox.
Congenital chickenpox is treated immediately to prevent serious complications or death.
anyone, if you dont get the shot to prevent it
A virus called varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox.
Not everyone has to experience chickenpox. Vaccines are available that can help to prevent the disease in most people.
The chickenpox preventive medicine will not prevent you from getting pregnant.
Herpes Zoster, or shingles, is an acute infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Chickenpox causes small bumps that turn into blisters, sores, and crusts.
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